TIMELINE: Level 3 storm with chance for tornado, severe thunderstorms

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The Bay Area has the chance for severe storms Monday which could bring heavy rain, gusty winds and even the potential for a tornado. The North Bay/Interior East Bay bordering the Sac Valley are at highest risk locally for a tornado. Sacramento is the area with the best chance of seeing a tornado Monday. We are at a Level 3 on the ABC7 Exclusive Storm Impact Scale for the severe potential.

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Here's a breakdown of what to expect.

MONDAY STORM LEVEL 3

• Morning morning storms will mainly be in the North Bay.


• Between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. storms will move south into the East Bay and South Bay.


• If a tornado was to form, it would likely be between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Monday. The highest chances would be Livermore, Antioch, Solano County, Napa County.


• The severe weather threat is over after 7 p.m.


• Flood Watches and Wind Advisories are in effect all day.

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TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY

Showers will continue into Tuesday and Wednesday as well, but both days are a Level 1.

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